Population of Nevada

ContentsPopulation Statistics for NevadaSuggested Reading on NevadaPopulation Statistics for Nevada Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Nevada from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. Source: US Census Bureau If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Suggested...

Precipitation Map for Nevada

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Nevada? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall received by the state of Nevada. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

National Parks of Nevada

ContentsNational Parks of NevadaInteractive Map of the Nevada National ParksNational Parks of Nevada California National Historic Trail, Great Basin National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Pony Express National Historic Trail     Interactive Map of the Nevada National Parks Note: To return to the front page map, simply refresh this page. The map may take a moment to load. If you don’t see...

Nevada State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsNevada State Quarter WorksheetDownload the Nevada State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at Nevada’s state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Nevada when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project. Nevada State Quarter Worksheet Download the Nevada State...

Nevada State Quarter

ContentsHistory of the Nevada State QuarterNevada State Quarter Coloring PageDownload the Nevada State Quarter Coloring PageHistory of the Nevada State Quarter Nevada, nicknamed “The Silver State,” was admitted into the Union on October 31, 1864, becoming our Nation’s 36th state. Nevada’s quarter depicts a trio of wild mustangs, the sun rising behind snow-capped mountains, bordered by...

Maps of Nevada

ContentsMaps for the State of NevadaMaps for the State of Nevada Outline Map of Nevada This map is a basic black and white map showing the county lines as its only details. Source: Indiana State University Nevada State Map This is a great color map that shows regions, bodies of water, highways, and cities. Source: Nevada Commission on Tourism Nevada Ghost Towns Map This is a really fun map that shows the location...

Nevada State Animals

ContentsNevada State AnimalNevada State BirdNevada State FishNevada State Animal This beautiful nature guide has information on the big horn sheep’s life cycle, behavior, diet, habitat, and more. It even has large and colorful photos (simply click to enlarge).Source: New Hampshire Public Television Nevada State Animal (Bighorn Sheep)This has good information on the bighorn sheep. The window will appear as...

Famous People from Nevada

ContentsAdams – Ashurst Baker – BilbrayCaples – ComstockDalton – JohnstonKramer – NixonReid – ZajickThis list of well-known people from Nevada were either born in the state or lived in Nevada for an extended length of time. Adams – Ashurst Eva Bertrand Adams, born in Wonder, Nevada in 1908. Ms. Adams was appointed Director of the U.S. Mint by President Kennedy in 1961 and...

Nevada State Motto

ContentsThe Nevada State Motto is “All for our country.”The Nevada State Motto is “All for our country.” According to the Nevada State Library and Archives: Nevada’s state motto is “All for Our Country.” The motto has always been part of the State Seal but there is no documented source of its originality. Nevada entered the Union as a state during the Civil War and...

Nevada State Metal – Silver

ContentsSilver – Nevada’s Official State MetalThe History of SIlver Mining In NevadaSilver – Nevada’s Official State Metal With regard to the Comstock Lode, gold, having been discovered at the head of Six-Mile Canyon, Nevada, in 1859, was the first target of miners, but it soon became apparent that the real mineral of importance in the area was silver. Abraham Lincoln financed the Civil...